Max Rady College of Medicine News Archive
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Rady Faculty hosts youth, inspires pursuit of the health professions and biomedical sciences
November 15, 2024 —
Hundreds of high school students from Manitoba descended on Bannatyne campus Nov. 6 and 7 for two annual events at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences highlighting the health sciences programs at UM and scientific discovery.
Research and International
Leading brain neuroscientist appointed Canada Research Chair
November 14, 2024 —
Dr. Ji Hyun Ko has been appointed by the Government of Canada as the UM Canada Research Chair in Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation.
Research and International
Can mental illness be passed down through generations?
November 14, 2024 —
Dr. Amani Hamad, assistant professor of community health sciences, has been awarded a prestigious Canada Research Chair in population data science and data curation.
Research and International
Four Canada Research Chairs announced at UM
November 14, 2024 —
Recently, the federal government announced support of four Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at UM. This includes three new CRCs and one CRC renewal.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
15 years of philanthropy and progress in GI health: Dr. Charles Bernstein’s impact as Bingham Chair
November 13, 2024 —
As the Bingham Chair in Gastroenterology for the past 15 years, Dr. Charles Bernstein's groundbreaking work in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research and his creation of patient-centred outpatient programs have earned international recognition, positioning Manitoba as a global leader in gastrointestinal health.
Research and International
New Canada Research Chair using AI to improve quality of life in older populations
November 13, 2024 —
In the next five years, the senior population in Canada is projected to exceed 9.5 million individuals, comprising approximately 23 percent of the total population.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Don’t let others define you, women scientists advise at WISDOM symposium
November 8, 2024 —
Women in science who addressed about 70 WISDOM Equity Symposium attendees on Oct. 30 advised aspiring female scientists to find supportive mentors and champions; network as much as possible; promote equity, diversity and inclusion; and believe in their own passions, strengths and skills.
Research and International
UM researchers using AI to improve cancer research and early detection of genetic diseases
November 7, 2024 —
UM researchers are developing new genomics methods with the potential to reveal the genetic mechanisms behind human health and disease.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady researchers receive more than $1 million toward breastfeeding initiatives
November 6, 2024 —
Two Rady Faculty of Health Sciences projects aim to enhance breastfeeding initiatives and maternal health, focusing on underrepresented communities across Canada and Manitoba.
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UM researcher asks patients why they’ve chosen assisted death
November 5, 2024 —
A PhD candidate in the Max Rady College of Medicine is conducting the first study in Canada that asks patients about their motivations for MAID in the context of social determinants of health and dignity-related distress.